Removing Writing from Book Spines

Question

I sometimes buy secondhand books from school, and the kids write their names on the edge of the pages, opposite the book spine. Is there any way to remove that name?-- M.H.

Answer

There is no way to "remove" the names that I know of, but I can tell you how to cover them up. Just grab the bottle of typewriter correction fluid and slowly wipe the brush over the names. Let it dry, then check to see if it needs a second coat. I just tested this on my book, and it works well.

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